Day Care

» Irene Taylor - New Zealand Daycare

I was saddened as I began reading your article about New Zealand daycare rules about touching and contact with students. Sometimes the one thing a child needs most from a teacher is a hug - and these laws really inhibit that. While I can understand the reasoning, such hard and fast rules aren't always (or probably in most cases) in the best interest of the child.

I'm glad they are changing...

Irene

» Carrie Henderson Weston - New Zealand Daycare

I definetly agree that it is sad that the country felt the need to take such drastic steps. However, I do agree that we need to protect our children from anyone who might take advantage of them. Finding the space between caution and paranoia is a hard balance to find.